Melpo Mene is an independent band formed and headed by musician Erik Mattia… Read Full Bio ↴Melpo Mene is an independent band formed and headed by musician Erik Mattiasson from Stockholm, Sweden. Their 2008 album release, Bring the Lions Out, included the single "I Adore You", which was used in a 2008 Volvo car commercial. Initially, their debut album Holes was not available in North America except as a digital download through iTunes until the release of Bring the Lions Out, after which both were available in physical copy. Their third album Behind the Trees was released in 2012.

Society
Melpo Mene Lyrics

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Charlie, such a body,
I heard, he's an icon.
Social as can be,
suppose that this was (??)
So tell me.

Charlie, put your guard down,
give me, something ugly, and old.

She's up for grabs I know,
but I don't want her anymore.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
(Oh boy /avoid??) society
(Oh boy /avoid??) society

Darling, we;re almost there now,
behind us, a tangled web.
Oh no, fast without control,
(??) seems the way to go.

And if I have something to offer, take it now.
And if I have something of value, take it now.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
(Oh boy /avoid??) society

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Melpo Mene's song Society appear to be a commentary on societal norms and expectations. The opening lines mention Charlie, who is described as an icon and social. This seems to suggest that society values and elevates those who are popular and well-liked. The following line, "suppose that this was..." is left unfinished, but it could be interpreted as a question about whether being popular and sociable is truly desirable.

The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Oh boy /avoid society," could be seen as a rejection of mainstream society and its expectations. The singer seems to be promoting individualism and the idea of rejecting cultural norms that do not feel authentic or right to oneself. The following verse mentions "something ugly, and old," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the parts of ourselves or our history that we might be ashamed of or want to hide. The line "but I don't want her anymore" suggests a willingness to move past shame and seek authenticity.

The final lines of the song offer a sense of urgency, with the singer encouraging others to "take it now" if they have something to offer or value. It could be seen as a call to action for individuals to embrace their uniqueness and share their gifts with the world, rather than conforming to societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Charlie, such a body,
Charlie is a person of great physical beauty or attractiveness.

I heard, he's an icon.
He is widely recognized, established, and respected in society due to his achievements or qualities.

Social as can be,
Charlie is an extremely sociable person who enjoys interacting with others.

suppose that this was (??)
The rest of the sentence is ambiguous or unclear.

So tell me.
Please explain the above statement or situation to me.

Charlie, put your guard down,
Charlie needs to let go of his defenses or inhibitions.

give me, something ugly, and old.
Provide me with something that is not conventionally attractive or valuable anymore.

She's up for grabs I know,
This individual or object is available or attainable to anyone.

but I don't want her anymore.
However, I am no longer interested in pursuing her or owning it.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
We should avoid or distance ourselves from the norms, limitations, and expectations set by mainstream society.

Darling, we;re almost there now,
My acquaintance, we are reaching the end of our journey or goal soon.

behind us, a tangled web.
We have left behind a complicated, confusing, and problematic situation.

Oh no, fast without control,
Unfortunately, we are moving rapidly and chaotically, without any guidance or direction.

(??) seems the way to go.
We do not have any clear or sensible options or choices for moving forward.

And if I have something to offer, take it now.
If I possess something that could benefit you or improve your situation, do not hesitate to accept it or ask for it.

And if I have something of value, take it now.
Similarly, if I have something that holds significant worth, do not miss the opportunity to acquire it.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
We should continue to reject or stay away from the shallow, conformist, and unjust aspects of mainstream society.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
We should still strive to create our own unique path and identity, one that is not defined by society's expectations or limitations.

(Oh boy /avoid??) society
We should be aware of the toxic and oppressive aspects of society, and actively resist or challenge them.

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